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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
10
Praise County Farm Management outlines farm operations and finances. It lists crop yields and livestock activity including cattle, milk cows, hens, and calves. It describes irrigation methods, ground preparation, canning efforts, and garden work under Mr. Christian. It notes weather impacts on crops and fruit trees, with expectations for potatoes and storage.
A fatal collision on Route 80 near Fulton Alabama at about 1:20 p.m. July 18 1936 left Harry Wicks dead after being struck from the rear by a Hamilton vehicle driven by Clyde Hamilton of FultonTexas. Witnesses include Earl Hamilton John Smit Bernice Pollard and others as the case is sent to the State's Attorney for further investigation. Funeral services for Harry Wicks were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Plain Presbyterian Church with burial in the Thomson Cemetery. He was born November 3 1900 in Denroes and worked the night shift as a fireman for McCarthy Improvement Co. on Lock 13. Surviving are his mother four brothers Kyle Glenn Robert and Cecil and three children Harry Jr Marian and Willdean.
Mt Carroll consolidated school district schedules a special election for August 4 to approve a $99,000 bond issue to add space at the high school. The third floor is closed by the fire marshal, creating urgent needs for more classrooms. Previous bond attempts failed, and voter sentiment is unclear.
A reporter offers assurance to those who worked hard for their span and can no longer support themselves. The piece invites readers to visit the homes, emphasizing wholesome, comfortable surroundings in the final years.
Describes Carroll County Soil Conservation efforts with CCC crews near Mt Carroll including farm demonstrations on terracing and strip planting. Notes horse work schedules, campus length uncertain, and community attitude shift toward the camp. Also recalls local church history and past pastors with a village excursion disruption due to Mississippi River low water and dredging efforts.
Government sounding boats report in Savagna channel depths varied, with no point reaching seven feet ten inches. Most readings show shallower water, risking passage for ships and Towboats as depths drop near shoals.
Clear directions to crystallize apples using Northern Spy fruit. Slice apples into wedges, press out moisture, dissolve sugar in water, then simmer wedges in syrup in small batches until tender. Remove carefully one piece at a time.
Error in grimuance altered the Ent fovhen 0M National Campaign broadcast timing. From 9 pm to 1 am EST, many viewers were disappointed as the program aired late. Anita and others, including Mr. and Mrs. McChaulwick and Miss Beth Hower, are taking the license at Interlochen.
A brief note describes coating sliced apples with an even layer of sugar and sprinkling over fruit then baking slowly in a cool oven to achieve a sugared glaze.
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